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An Introduction to Neutron Scattering - Spallation Neutron Source

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How does a <strong>Neutron</strong> Spin Behave when the<br />

Magnetic Field Changes Direction?<br />

When H rotates with<br />

frequency ω, H 0 ->H 1<br />

->H 2 …, and the spin<br />

trajec<strong>to</strong>ry is described<br />

by a cone rolling on the<br />

plane in which H moves<br />

• Distinguish two cases: adiabatic and sudden<br />

• Adiabatic –tan(δ) > 1 – large ω – spin precesses around new<br />

field direction – this limit is used <strong>to</strong> design spin-turn devices

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